Kärt Vaarmari and Kertu Birgit Anton argue in their article that the increase in environmental court cases highlights the need for reform in how decisions related to environmental use are made in Estonia. The advocacy firm Cobalt has recently expressed opinions suggesting that the rights of environmental organizations to seek legal recourse for nature and public health protection should be restricted. This view is controversial, particularly since the firm represents large corporations in ongoing lawsuits against these environmental groups, indicating a potential conflict of interest. The authors emphasize that while the number of environmental disputes has doubled over the last decade, environmental cases still account for only a minor fraction of all administrative court disputes, which might indicate a larger trend of governance where environmental concerns are often sidelined. The authors urge that the public interest in environmental protection should be a priority in the judicial process, especially given the increasing prominence of environmental issues in public discourse. This discourse occurs against a backdrop of rising environmental awareness globally and growing legal challenges to corporate practices that harm the environment. As societies look for sustainable solutions to counter climate change, the ability of organizations to hold corporations legally accountable becomes critical, and the authors' call for reform signifies a crucial turn in how environmental legislation and judicial oversight might evolve in Estonia and beyond.